27/05/2026
In Surah Al-Hajj (36โ38), Allah reminds us that the animals of Qurban are among the symbols of Islam, gifted to us as a means to remember Him and draw closer to Him. ๐
But then Allah mentions something powerful:
โTheir meat and blood do not reach Allah โ what reaches Him is your taqwa.โ ๐ค
Meaning:
Allah is not in need of the sacrifice.
Rather, Qurban is for us โ to learn sincerity, obedience, gratitude, and submission.
These verses also teach us the beauty of sharing. After sacrifice, believers are encouraged to feed others, especially those in need. Eid al-Adha was never meant to be selfish. It is a season of generosity, mercy, and remembering the ummah.
And Allah ends these verses with reassurance:
โIndeed, Allah defends those who believe.โ ๐
A reminder that when we obey Allah sincerely, trust Him, and sacrifice for His sakeโฆ Allah never abandons His servants.
So maybe the real question this Eid is not only what we are sacrificing โ but whether our hearts are becoming closer to Allah through it.
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